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lilyns

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(08/04/09 10:11 AM)

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My cold is almost gone - thanks for asking, Heather. So far, aside from some relatively small bumps, things have been going pretty smoothly at Grove. There are, of course, the usual, ongoing complaints about one kid or another "messing with" or mistreating her and the bunk counselor who "keeps picking on me" - all completely without provocation and "for absolutely no reason," but then, what else is new?!?!?!? Her advisor was on vacation all last week and I'm waiting for her to get briefed on what had been going on before calling her for an update. Nothing horrific, however, which is always good news!

Lynne,
Mom of Lilah, age 16 (Abilify-15 mgms)

momofalexa

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(08/04/09 06:24 PM)

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"Life is a millstone - YOU decide if it's going to grind you down or polish you up."

Let us know about the briefing, LOL. I like the way you phrased that. It sounds like you are in the military or something. Nothing horrific is often a real positive with our kids.

Heather
Mom of Alexa, (18 years old) Diagnosed BP-NOS (09/05), updated to BP II w/psychotic features (05/08)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Abilify (15 mg), Lamictal (200 mg), Klonipin (.5 mg) as needed, Vyvanse (40 mg)
Topamax at night only (100 mg) Seroquel at night only (200mg) *when she is willing*
Attends alternative therapeutic high school (Ohio)

justlovehim

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(08/04/09 07:56 PM)

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"For I know the plans I have for you ... plans for a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Actually, Lynne, you sound much more peaceful. Other than your cold, I think you are getting some much needed rest!

Chris

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Depression, dx May 2008, ADHD- dx age 9
refuses meds and NOT LIVING AT HOME BY HIS CHOICE

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4

JoAnnSW

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(08/04/09 09:22 PM)

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It is so nice to know that you are experiencing a period of calm in your life. I would say that it's about time. Are you doing anything fun for you this summer now that you can think about yourself?

JoAnn, daughter 22, dysphoric bipolar disorder and insulin dependent diabetes, currently controlled with Lamictal, 400mgs, Lithium 450mgs, Seroquel 500mgs, Klonipin 1mg and two types of Insulin

lilyns

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(08/05/09 09:52 AM)

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Thanks, guys! Yes, I am most definitely calmer and enjoying the quietude! Unfortunately, I have neither time (I've used up all my vacation and sick leave) nor money to "spend" on myself, so it's just work-as-usual for me. Lilah will be home from August 21 until September 9, so I have to save my resources to keep her occupied during that time. We'll be going back to Montauk for four days on August 22. I wish it could be longer, but as it is I'll be taking leave without pay. I guess Lilah will spend some time with Marissa at her summer house again, but other than that, there are no plans for the rest of her vacation. I, of course, will have to work (except for the four days in Montauk). Sigh.................

Lynne,
Mom of Lilah, age 16 (Abilify-15 mgms)

justlovehim

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(08/05/09 02:09 PM)

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"For I know the plans I have for you ... plans for a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Rest up and we will all hope that there is no drama while she is home!

Chris

DS-Matt,18 ( WE MADE IT!!! ) : DSolder- 24 : DD- 22

Depression, dx May 2008, ADHD- dx age 9
refuses meds and NOT LIVING AT HOME BY HIS CHOICE

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4

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(08/07/09 08:43 AM)

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I'm guessing it feels a bit like a vacation just having her at school after the drama before she left. I hope so at least. Do you have a friend to go to the movies with or something equally mindless? I've rediscovered the 'cheapie' movie theater in our area with older movies showing. I like it because they don't turn the volume way up like the expensive one.

Terri
dd is 23, taking Keppra for seizures

tinymomthree

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(08/09/09 06:55 PM)

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Glad to hear that things are going smoothly Lynne right now. I hope that you can take some time for yourself to do fun things, even if they have inexpensive, like reading a book or the movies as Terri suggested.

Tina
dd age 18 bp no meds
ds 16 and dd 15 Ld's

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